Grows about 1-6″ per year. Bright blue needles and dwarf, but perfectly conical shape make it perfect for smaller gardens. No pruning required. Botanical Name- Picea pungens ‘Sester Dwarf’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh PUN-jenz Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 8 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; but tolerant of most soils except wet Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ – compact synergy, airy pink blooms Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C7 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
